After reading a small percentage of the MI transcripts I have a few questions.
1. Cherie had you removed from her mother and stepfather’s home. Before leaving did Cherie, Cherie’s mother or stepfather confront you, explain to you what the alleged accusation was or offer the opportunity to defend yourself from the alleged accusation?
2. Do you know why Cherie would believe the children who have previously accused others of sexual abuse without giving you the opportunity to defend yourself?
3. That leads me to the question, why the accusers were not medically examined for the alleged sexual abuse immediately in Az?
4. Why didn’t Cherie call and report the alleged sexual abuse immediately? Since she was trained in sexual abuse due to her prior foster care status I would assume she would have known to get the accusers examined and report the alleged sexual abuse to the police.
5. When reading Jasmin’s testimony I found she was not alwasys reliable. She testified you had sex with her 3 to 4 times a week for 4 to 5 hours. She said you had great control. She said you had sex with her with many people present in the house, infact I believe all the children plus Cherie’s friend’s children were present when the sexual act was happening. She said these sexual relations were going on for about 4 years. She said you would have sex with her in your apartment on the weekends when infact you would go home from WI to MI on the weekends. Jasmin’s vaginal exam report indicated her hymen was intact. When I researched the hymen I found the hymen membrane will wear away with sexual relations, hormones and menses ( periods). Since Jasmin alleged the sexual relations were going on for 4 years, 2 to 3 times a week and for 4 to 5 hours, I am having a difficult time understanding why her hymen was intact when she was examined after the alleged sexual abuse? Was this evidence allowed in the Az trial? Did anyone explain to the jury what the exams indicated and how the hymen wears away with sexual activity as was alleged?
6. After reading Jesse’s interview with the Az detective I am curious of how reliable Jasmin was. He was her brother correct? Jesse said in the interview Jasmin lies all the time. Was this brought to the attention of the jury?
7. In the transcripts Jasmin said you shaved her pubic hair while in the hot tub. Is that correct? I am curious on how a person can submerge an electric razor in water without getting electrocuted. Was this brought to the attention of the jury and explained how electricity and water together work?
8. Last question for now. A testimony of the new owner of the “big house” indicated the house was not a quiet house. The new owner indicated you could hear noise through out the house. The new owner said you could hear noise from 1 floor to the next. You were alleged to have sex in the TV room in the “big house” with many children present. Was this mentioned at the Az. trial? The only reason I ask this is for the reliability of the children accusing you of the alleged sexual abuse.
Sharon, thank you for your eight (8) questions. I will answer them the best I can. If you desire more information on my answers, please ask again. Question #1: Prior to leaving Cherie’s mother and step father’s home in Phoenix, Arizona there was some questions asked, but never to the extent of the allegations that later arose. While I was in Arizona, the only person I was accused of having sex was with Amanda. That supposedly occurred in the prop up camper the prior night. I was accused of “messing” with the “girls”, but I thought that was because I had let Allison drink alcohol. Which I admitted to. When the term “girls” was used, I thought it was a totality of circumstances, the alcohol and sexual abuse allegation of Amanda. At that point I was unaware of anyone else making sexual allegations. There was no “opportunity” to defend myself because Cherie was simply screaming at me. Cherie’s stepfather, Harold, did get Cherie to “talk” to me momentarily, but I was never made aware of any one making sexual allegations other than Amanda, at that point. Question #2: No, I do not know why Cherie would not let me have an opportunity to “defend” myself. This amazes me because prior to that moment in time I had never had anyone around me question my behavior. When I did make poor parenting choices prior, someone always “told” on me. Allison told Jasmin I had let her drink and Amanda told Cherie we were in a hot tub together (with swim suits on), while Cherie was not at home. This hot tub was in our Rapid River home. The girls always had “sex” talks with Cherie about good touch/bad touch but never any uncomfortable incidents involving myself. So I do find it odd that no one questioned Cherie’s quick decision to side with the girls. It is a primary reason I believe Cherie was more involved right at the start. If you read Cherie’s stepfather’s Phoenix Police interview you will also see he questioned if the whole thing wasn’t made up. However, he did testify he never said that in the Arizona trial and the judge would not allow me to play his interview for the jury. Question #3: I suspect the girls were not examined in Arizona because there would have been no evidence found and Cherie’s story would have fallen apart. Aside from Cherie’s prior training (and my own) Cherie’s stepfather, Harold, should have known to contact authorities. He was employed by the Department of Public Safety (Police Agency) and never called anyone. I did in fact tell Linda and Cherie to have the girls examined immediately. Instead, you will find they went to a party that night. I believe that is confirmed in either Linda’s or Sandy’s Michigan testimony. Once I get copies of the Arizona trial transcripts I will have better paperwork to fall back on as they are much more detailed. Question #4: Cherie said she didn’t contact anyone in Arizona because she didn’t want to get “stuck” in Arizona. That can be found in her Michigan preliminary trial transcripts. I believe she didn’t contact anyone because the evidence would have shown the whole story was fabricated, with her leading the drama. Question #5: I have never met Jasmin’ biological father but I could easily believe he also was falsely accused of sexual abuse. Although he did sign a plea “admitting” guilt, I honestly believe he in fact could be innocent of the charges filed against him. I would love to have his side of the story. The evidence of an intact hymen was introduced as evidence and expanded on by a medical expert witness. His opinion is that no abuse had occurred. Or at least no abuse like Jasmin described. If there was abuse like Jasmin describe he would have expected some type of evidence. Question #6: Yes, Jesse is Jasmin’s brother. Jesse did not testify in Arizona. For some reason he became “Unavailable” during trial. At the very end of trial he became “available”. I did not call on Jesse that late in trial because there really was no need. Credibility had been destroyed and outside attorneys voiced that I had established enough reasonable doubt. Even courtroom staff and deputies had voiced I would be going home. When the jury believed I had “multi-colored” semen, Jesse’s testimony would not have helped anyhow. Question #7: Yes, Jasmin said I shaved her pubic hair in a hot tub with water. In the Michigan trial she said there was only a “little” water in the hot tub. In Arizona she changed her story so that she was sitting on the edge. In Arizona all “stories” changed to be a whole lot more believable. Question #8: Yes the owner of the house testified in Arizona how you could hear from one floor to the next. I hope that helps you understand my situation better. If anything needs clarification please feel free to ask anything else. Once it becomes economically feasible I hope to have copies of the Arizona trial transcripts available for anyone who wishes to read them. My direct appeal has been filed an I am waiting on the state to respond. They are currently on their third continuance. Once they respond, my appellate attorney replies. Then all the Arizona transcripts will become mine. Then the world can read first hand my battle for justice here in Arizona. I have a friend who I intend to utilize in an attempt to get all the transcripts up onto this website. Then I look forward to some interesting questions. So, friend do you have your scanner ready to begin?